From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaWilliam Tannen (November 17, 1911 – December 2, 1976) was an American actor originally from New York City, who was best known for his role of Deputy Hal Norton in fifty-six episodes from 1956 to 1958 of the ABC/Desilu western television series, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, with Hugh OBrian as Deputy Marshal Wyatt Earp.Tannen was also cast as Gyp Clements in the 1955 episode The Buntline Special of The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp. Beginning on September 11, 1956, in the second season of the series, with the setting moved from Wichita to Dodge City, Kansas, Tannen filled the Hal Norton role. His earliest episodes were Fight or Run, The Double Life of Dora Hand and Clay Allison, the latter two based on historical figures, the saloon singer and actor Dora Hand and the gunfighter Clay Allison. Some of his appearances were uncredited. His last credited role was Doc Holliday Rewrites History (May 6, 1958), with Myron Healey as the frontier gunfighter and dentist Doc Holliday. His last uncredited roles aired thereafter in May and June 1958, Dig a Grave for Ben Thompson, based on the historical figure Ben Thompson played by Denver Pyle, Frame-up, and My Husband.He was cast as Ike Clanton, not on The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, but in the 1964 episode After the OK Corral of the syndicated western anthology series, Death Valley Days. Jim Davis portrayed Wyatt Earp in this particular episode. Tannen appeared twice, one role uncredited in Davis earlier syndicated western series, Stories of the Century, including the role of Dutch Charlie in Milt Sharp, the story of the stagecoach robber Milt Sharp.
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Ellis
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Director
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Joseph
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Ludwig
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Devlan
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Robert Graves
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Mike, an Airport Clerk (uncredited)
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Cafe Patron (uncredited)
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Ramon
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Commander (uncredited)
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American Captain (uncredited)
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Stranger (uncredited)
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President Jackson's Aide (uncredited)
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O'Connor
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Jeff Roper
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Mack Bryant - Dept. of Immigration (uncredited)
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Kent (uncredited)
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Photographer (uncredited)
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Bill - Adjutant (uncredited)
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Traveler (uncredited)
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'Doc' Edwards
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1st Hood
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Kruger
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Driver
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Lt. Lewis
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Sergeant Reed
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Cesar
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Dee Havalik
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Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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Devon
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Ship's Officer (uncredited)
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Reporter (uncredited)
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Missing Couple-Skier Searcher (uncredited)
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Rosy Rosenberg
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Doctor at Accident
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Fred Sutton
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Lewis, Arnold's Henchman
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Reporter
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Assistant Doorman (Uncredited)
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Green's Clerk
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Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
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Hotel Desk Clerk (uncredited)
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Actor as 'Soldier' (uncredited)
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State Trooper (uncredited)
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Spectator in Theatre Box
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McKay's Assistant (uncredited)
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Bates - Intern (uncredited)
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Radio Announcer (uncredited)
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Pee Wee Adams (Uncredited)
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Governor's Aide (uncredited)
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Wallet-Preparer (uncredited)
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Man in City Bar (uncredited)
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Larkin - Man Stealing Guns (uncredited)
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Sanitarium Attendant (uncredited)
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Dajek
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Marcia Linnekar's Attorney (uncredited)
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Harmon (uncredited)
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Norman Crocker
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Ronny Belvedere
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Sgt. Reynolds
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Frank R. Stockton
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Bart Barton
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Dave Rudabaugh
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Hotel Desk Clerk #1 (uncredited)
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Nels Comstock
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Marshall-Agent in Antwerp
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Mechanic at the pyramid (uncredited)
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Supply Sergeant (uncredited)
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Spath, a Gangster (uncredited)
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Pierre
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Sergeant
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Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
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Gus
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Sailor
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John Kimball (as William J. Tannen)
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Emmett Dalton
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Trump Dixon
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Harry Cleaver
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Matt Herman
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Henchman Joe
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Spargo
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Ed Gannon
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Captain
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Mr. Franklin (voice) (uncredited)
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Mechanic (uncredited)
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Officer Donahue (uncredited)
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Officer Donohue (archive footage) (uncredited)
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American Delegate (uncredited)
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Flag Lt. Dudley
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MGM Crime Reporter Jim (uncredited)
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MGM Reporter
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Police Lab Technician Wilson (uncredited)
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Department of Transportation Representative (uncredited)
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Eugene Shepherd
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The Grand Duke as Seen thru the Magic Spectacle
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One of Lucien's Men (Uncredited)
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Second Railroad Yardman (uncredited)
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Bobby Lynch (uncredited)
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Prison Guard (uncredited)
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Officer Johnson (uncredited)
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Driggs
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Casting Director / Dr. Caswell Snide (uncredited)
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Sparks
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Barker (uncredited)
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Drunk Who Trips in Las Palmas Club (uncredited)
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Dingle Clerk (Uncredited)
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Celia's Supervisor (uncredited)
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Sarah's Sweetheart (uncredited)
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France Soldier-Driver (uncredited)
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Army Stage Manager (Uncredited)
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Lead Man (Uncredited)
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Taxi Driver
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Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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Keenan
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John Hirschbeck
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Rustler
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Logan
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Paul Revere
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Townsman
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Police Sergeant
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Frank - Studio Guard
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Workman #2
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